The King of Plagues: The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 3

I was disappointed by the second Joe Ledger book Dragon Factory and almost didn't read this one. But, I was such a fan of Dust and Decay and Rot and Ruin (absolutely fantastic btw) that I decided to give this one a shot.
I don't think it was as good as Patient Zero but it is damn close.

I cannot choose which is my favorite Joe Ledger book, I have tried by listening to them each several times. Jonathan Maberry is one of the most talented writers I have ever had the pleasure of reading. His books are smart, creepy, and will pull you into the world in which his characters dwell. The King of Plagues is the third part of the Joe Ledger trilogy, My advice is start the book when you have plenty of time to listen, because once you start you will not be able to stop.

Jonathan Mayberry's books are like a cross between Dirk Pitt, Agent Pendergast, and Indiana Jones. The main character Joe Ledger has battled zombies, mutated gorilla men, and now he's on to terrorists. I love mayberry's work and hope to keep listening to more. The narration is spot on. Definitely worth a credit.

In the third full-length installment of the Joe Ledger series, we again find ourselves blessed with one of the best narrators available; Mr. Ray Porter. His performance alone is more than reason enough to spend time on this book.

This was my least favorite of the series so far, a casualty of overtly political sentiments that felt clumsy and heavy-handed, and a couple of overly obvious plot set-ups that left little to be surprised by in the end.

That said, there are still things to recommend this book, and overall I do recommend it; both for the reading, and for the (by now) familiar characters that I continued to enjoy. Mr. Church/Deacon/Pope (the main character's mysterious boss) continues to be one of the more interesting characters I've enjoyed in the thriller genre in some time, and I will happily pick up the next installment of the series when it comes out.

Final Verdict: Not as good as the first two, but worth the credit if you've enjoyed the series thus far.

When I first started this series it was a break from the normal in depth books I tend to read. The quick action, interesting characters and end of the world ( or at least chaos of the world) plots are just simply delightful and addicting.

This book brings back Galt and Toys and the author did it in a good way. It didn't feel cheesy or forced. I really hope that they follow through on this and make the TV series.

If you read or listened to the other books you know the basics already. Good Guy Joe Ledger and the DMS must save the world again against the evil organization of the Seven Kings and the Goddess.

So if you need a break from the complex books, like action and can put aside the near invincibility and luck of Joe Ledger, I highly recommend this book. This is one of those books to just sit back, enjoy and go with the flow.

And that is okay - it gives you someone to continue to root against. I think the entire series a real quick and engaging listen. I have only heard of Maberry about a month ago - but in that time - I have devoured 4 of his books. Keep on writing and I will definitely keep on reading.

I give this series the highest marks!

Every moment with Joe Ledger is memorable!

I cannot imagine another narrator for this role.

Yes!

All of the Joe Ledger books are great!

This is a worthy installment in the Joe Ledger series. Lots of well-written action by Maberry, plus excellent narration by Ray Porter.

The threat is broader, darker and more insidious than ever before, made worse by the reappearance of some characters we've already met before (if you've read the preceding books, which you should).

One of the things I found most rewarding about this book was the new insights we get into two supporting characters.

Joe was hit hard by everything, he was ready to leave his old life and DMS behind, but does it ready to let him go.

We will have old and new enemies, we will see human and animal sides of some characters, we will see love, loss and betrayal.

And we will see the breaking point of the modern world.

the story line, how every characters personality comes out with this reader, he is awesome!! with every book, you more in depth impressions of the other characters

church, not only does he know where the bodies are, but he buried them (if you've listened to paitient zero you'll know what I'm talking about)

it has to be the rescue of the lab worker and her kids, i want a dog like ghost

Oh yes, every book in the joe ledger series is hard to put down

after book one you will be hooked, and will not be disappointment